WS8 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7HU

WS8 7HU, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7HU, encompassing approximately 426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7HU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Larkspur Way with total crimes: 2
  • Clifton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Pelsall Road with total crimes: 1

WS8 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.69-50.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.720.00%
Burglary17.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.690.00%
Other theft12.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Public order12.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.340.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.37100.00%
Other theft14.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.030.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larkspur Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clifton Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Pelsall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1